Description

Pastoral Intern Job Description

Calvary Christian Reformed Church

5300 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410

www.calvarytwincities.org

Position Objective: Serve Calvary Christian Reformed Church and the Twin Cities through full-time ministry. Gain valuable experience to discern and develop a calling to pastoral ministry. Explore ordination in the CRC through Calvin Seminary or EPMC. 

Position Status: Pastoral Internship (10 weeks in the summer)

Start date June 2, 2025. End date August 10, 2025.

Reports to: Lead Pastor and Pastor of Discipleship

Position Qualifications

• Christ-like character and leadership 
• Commitment to the Bible as the Word of God
• Spiritually gifted to serve the church and the city through pastoral ministry

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist leading Sunday worship services through prayer, confession, Scripture, and potentially preaching
• Participate in weekly mentoring meetings with Pastor of Discipleship
• Attend worship planning meetings with Lead Pastor, Pastor of Discipleship, and Worship Coordinator on Wednesdays
• Attend church staff meetings and council meetings
• Attend Edina Rotary meetings on Thursdays for community outreach
• Participate in summer college student ministry
• Teach Bible stories to VBS ages pre-K to 5th grade June 9-13
• Assist hosting Twin Cities Serve, a mission trip with around 60 high school students and 20 adult leaders, preach at least once at Twin Cities Serve
• Join Pastor of Discipleship in visiting a refugee family through Arrive Ministries
• Participate in Calvary’s praise team if musically gifted
• Weekly meetings with Pastor of Discipleship studying Reformed theology

Position Details

• $6000 stipend for the summer
• Housing not covered
• Pastoral openings in the Christian Reformed Church of North America
• Scholarships available if seeking ordination in the Christian Reformed Church

Requirements

How to Apply

Primary Contact: Eli Groenendyk

Email: pastor.eli@calvarytwincities.org

Phone: (952) 831-6264

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